PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarred Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingsley Ciprut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rose
vs
Ciprut

185 cm
32
220 lbs
20 - 16 - 0

186 cm
34
215 lbs
20 - 16 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarred Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kingsley Ciprut!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciprut wants to land a leg kick but Rose is out of range.

Rose throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ciprut tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rose is in Ciprut's guard.
Rose wants to control from the top but Ciprut keeps moving.
Ciprut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rose.

Rose drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ciprut dives on top into guard.

Ciprut wants to stand and escape but instead Rose has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose throws a big right hand that misses.
Ciprut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rose.
Rose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ciprut wants to stand but Rose is controlling the position.
Rose has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ciprut is proving hard to escape from.
Rose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rose throws a big elbow that misses.
Ciprut wants to stand up but Rose is controlling him.
Ciprut keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ciprut wants to stand but Rose is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ciprut's waist but Ciprut gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rose off to one side.
Ciprut throws a head kick that misses.
Ciprut throws a sloppy head kick
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ciprut stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ciprut wants it to stay on the feet.
That kick from Ciprut tenderised Rose's leg. Rose is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ciprut keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ciprut steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarred Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ciprut pinned against the cage. Ciprut gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rose tries to pull guard but Ciprut holds him up against the cage and eventually Rose drops back down to his feet.
Rose is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ciprut gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rose tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ciprut looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ciprut lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Jarred Rose has been cut.

Rose gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ciprut regains guard.

Ciprut wriggles free and stands up.
A head kick misses from Ciprut.
Rose seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Rose has Ciprut up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose lands an elbow that stopped Ciprut in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprut tries a knee to the head but Rose blocks it.
Rose takes an elbow to the temple.
Rose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Ciprut.
Ciprut lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ciprut blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Ciprut scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ciprut misses with a knee strike.
Ciprut takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ciprut throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ciprut walks away with a smile on his face. Rose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ciprut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rose shoots and misses
and Ciprut counters with a thumping low kick.

Rose clinches with his opponent.
Ciprut blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kingsley Ciprut will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarred Rose's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A jab from Rose misses.
Rose gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ciprut counters with a big head kick but Rose shrugs it off.
Ciprut tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Rose shoots in looking for a takedown but Ciprut manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rose's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarred Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciprut scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ciprut tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ciprut tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose shoots for a double leg takedown but Ciprut sprawls well. He's pushed Rose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kingsley Ciprut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ciprut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rose.
Rose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ciprut pinned against the cage. Ciprut gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprut explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ciprut tries to land a front kick but Rose steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kingsley Ciprut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciprut throws a head kick that misses.
Rose throws a jab when Ciprut was well out of range.

Ciprut closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rose scores with a shot to the side of Ciprut's head.
Rose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ciprut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingsley Ciprut seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ciprut working Rose over with knees to the body.
Ciprut lands a damaging elbow.

Rose pulls guard effortlessly.

Ciprut stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut lands a leg kick that knocks Rose off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ciprut bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Rose closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ciprut quickly recovers to half guard.
Ciprut is trying to stand up here but Rose is controlling him well.
Jarred Rose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rose has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ciprut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rose.
Ciprut is trying to stand back up but Rose is controlling him
Ciprut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rose.

Rose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ciprut sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut wants to get back to his feet.
Ciprut is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Rose seems to be working for a kimura but Ciprut defends the submission attempt.
Ciprut is trying to stand back up but Rose is controlling him

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ciprut throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rose's head.
Kingsley Ciprut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Ciprut as Rose shoots in.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Ciprut moves into the clinch.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.

Rose manages to pull guard.

Ciprut stands up from Rose's guard - Ciprut perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ciprut explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ciprut scores with a head kick.
Rose avoids a kick to the body.

Ciprut clinches up with Rose and pushes him back against the cage.
Ciprut looking to throw knees to the head but Rose is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingsley Ciprut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jarred Rose's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rose blocks a head kick by Ciprut.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rose.
Ciprut prevents Rose from improving position.

Ciprut explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ciprut misses with a body punch

and Rose counters by moving into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ciprut just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rose's brow.
Stalling in the clinch from Ciprut.
Ciprut lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprut tries to land knees in the clinch but Rose avoids the damage to the body.
Ciprut tries to land knees in the clinch but Rose avoids the damage to the body.
Rose wants a takedown but no success here.
Ciprut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ciprut is keeping busy.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ciprut lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprut stalling against the cage.
Rose tries to pull guard but Ciprut won't allow it.
Ciprut lands with a right to the head.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciprut with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose managing to block the knees to the body from Ciprut.
Rose goes for a takedown attempt but Ciprut pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarred Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rose sets himself, and Ciprut steps forward looking for the clinch! Rose avoids it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rose moves into range and clinches up with Ciprut.
Ciprut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ciprut has Rose pushed against the cage.

Rose has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ciprut clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprut trying to get back to his feet but Rose is in full control for now.

Ciprut manages to escape to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose avoids the head kick by Ciprut.
Ciprut takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Rose tries to counter with a takedown but Ciprut is quick to defend against it.
Ciprut lands a high kick!

Rose gets a takedown into half guard.
Rose throwing shots but Ciprut is blocking nicely.
Ciprut on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ciprut tries to kick Rose off but Rose keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Rose wants to work for an arm triangle but Ciprut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Rose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jarred Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingsley Ciprut is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rose wants to free his trapped foot but Ciprut is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rose thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ciprut's head.

Rose wants to work for an arm triangle but Ciprut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jarred Rose.
I think Ciprut has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingsley Ciprut!
During a confident post fight interview, Kingsley Ciprut thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.